I bag leaves as I’m mowing, and I use those clippings in my compost pile. After 12 or 18 months in the pile they become rich organic matter that I can use to improve my garden soils as I prepare ...

Cutting down a tree can have leave a big hole in your yard, literally. Try these easy ways to restore your yard after ...

At the most basic level, a weed could be any plant growing where it’s not wanted to grow, according to the Bureau of Land ...

Snakes often seek shelter in cluttered backyards, drawn to wood piles, leaf debris, and overgrown areas, which provide food ...

Looking for the best plants for xeriscaping your garden? You’re in the right place. We put together a list of beautiful ...

This common biennial with sticky seedpods influenced one of the most useful modern fasteners while also serving as a food ...

St. Augustine is dominant, but if you don't follow lawn maintenance, Bermuda will win. Here's are tips to getting your landscape under control.

Celebrate National Pollinator Month this June by creating and maintaining a garden that attracts and supports these important ...

The staghorn sumac seed heads are beginning to change color and are now pale yellow, but as summer progresses the seed heads will become a crimson color. If you are not familiar with the staghorn ...

This is a time of abundance for Mother Earth’s creatures, with food sources available everywhere. Flowers provide nectar and ...

Banse started her foray into gardening indoors with houseplants, then in 2002 it ventured outside into the tiny backyard of ...

Looking for a plant to help you fill those tough to manage spots in the drier and shadier parts of the garden? Here are three ...